Abstract
Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to interconnect pedagogy and biology via second-order cybernetics.Design/methodology/approach– The approach taken is that of a synthesis.Findings– Biology can better deal with intersubjectivity within and between species by incorporating approaches and theory from education inquiry. Conversely, educators can de-anthropocentrize their discipline by entering into learning relationships with other species. By rallying around the concept of “eduction”, second-order cybernetics plays a role in both syntheses.Practical implications– De-anthropocentrizing education could have practical value in creating ecologically relevant education for children and in developing more integrated environmental impact assessments.Originality/value– Finding convergence between the study of life and forms of practitioner inquiry in education research, and connecting these to the environmental movement.
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